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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
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Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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Engine Size
2488 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
13.2 km/l
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Ground Clearance
208 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
-
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Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
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Kerb Weight
1803 kg
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Seating Capacity
2 seats
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Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Model Introduced Year
1997
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Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
First announced South African Ranger Super Duty programme
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Single Cab
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
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Model Year
2026
2027
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Heavy-duty pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1803 kg
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Vehicle Type
Single Cab
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Length
5235 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1760 mm
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Wheelbase
3150 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Kerb Weight
1803 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3010 kg
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Payload Capacity
1119 kg
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Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
2 seats
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Doors
2 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Front Track Width
1550 mm
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Rear Track Width
1550 mm
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
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Chassis Type
Ladder
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Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Chassis Material
Ladder
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
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Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Load Bed Length
2311 mm
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Load Bed Width
1560 mm
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Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
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Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
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Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Electric Mirror Folding
Power mirrors with manual fold
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
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12V Accessory Socket
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
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AC Type
Manual air conditioning
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Not Available
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Heads Up Display
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Multi Function Steering
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Spare Wheel
Full-size steel
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Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Country Of Origin
South Africa
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Diff Lock
Standard
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Difflock
Standard
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Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual fold
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Length Mm
2311 mm
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
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Manual Aircon
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Side Mirror
Standard
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Remote Start
Not Available
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Rim Size
16
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Sound System
Not Available
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Source Model Column
navara-single-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Towbar
Not Available
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Trailer Hitch
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2488 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Direct Injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
89 mm
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Stroke
100 mm
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Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
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Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
4WD
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Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.6 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
223.5 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Gearbox
Manual
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Drivetrain Layout
4WD
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LSD Available
Not Available
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Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
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Differential Lock
Not Available
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Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Manual
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Drivetrain
4WD
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4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
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4WD Hi Range
Standard
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4WD Lo Range
Standard
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4WD Selector
Standard
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
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Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
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Gearbox Type
Manual
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Low Range Ratio
Not Available
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Low Range
Standard
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Axle Layout
4WD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
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City Mileage
10.7 km/l
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Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Emission Standard
-
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
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Auto Start Stop
Not Available
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Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
80
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Fatigue Detection
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
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Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
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Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
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ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
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Parking Sensor
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
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Reversing Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Seat Material
Fabric
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Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
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Heated Seats
Not Available
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Ventilated Seats
Not Available
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Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Ambient Lighting
Not Available
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Rear Armrest
Not Available
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear AC Vents
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Instrument Cluster Type
-
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Interior Colour Options
6
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
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Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
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Driver Seat
6-way manual
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
6
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Seat Trim
Fabric
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
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Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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Android Auto
Not Available
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Navigation System
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
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USB Ports
USB port
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FM Radio
Standard
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
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Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
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Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
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Audio Speakers
Not Available
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Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
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Infotainment Screen
7-inch
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Multi Information Display
-
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Connected Services
Not Available
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Radio
Standard
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Touchscreen
7-inch
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
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Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
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Wing Mirror Type
Black door mirrors
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Body Type
Pickup
-
Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
6
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors with manual fold
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Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual fold
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Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Headlamps
Not Available
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Headlight Type
Not Available
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Headlights
Not Available
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Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Approach Angle
32.0 deg
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Departure Angle
26.5 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Available
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Underbody Protection
Not Available
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Ramp Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
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Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
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4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Ramp-over Angle
22.7 deg
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Approach Angle Deg
32.0 deg
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Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
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Breakover Angle Deg
22.7 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
208 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
208 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Standard
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Tyre Size
205/ R16
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Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Drum
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Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
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Wheel Rim Size
16
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Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Drum
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Spare Tyre
Full-size steel
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Wheel Diameter
16
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
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Wheel Size Type
205/ R16
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Wheels
16-inch steel wheels
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Service Interval
15000
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Maintenance Plan
Optional
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan
Optional
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Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Ownership Role
Top
Heavy-duty work, conversion and overlanding pickup
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
592600
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Starting Price Zar
592600
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